Out of the Loop

I haven't had time to post anything lately, still adjusting to Paul's work schedule. Plus, the computer is causing me grief with my camera. Hopefully, I'll get some time early this week and can get everyone caught up.

Wagon Ride

So the weather finally warmed up a bit and Mom April was able to take us for a walk in the neighborhood. Sophie got to ride in her new wagon and I was on the leash...at least until my collar came off. Then Mom April was worried about how loose it was and that I would break free of the leash and go running off. I mean just because I used to take off and make her chase me doesn't mean I'd still do that. (Okay, maybe I would.) Anyway, she made me get in the wagon with Sophie, which wasn't too bad.

I think Sophie was worried I'd jump out and leave her. If you look closely you can see she has a firm grip on the base of my tail!

Being Pet Owners

Technically, Paul and I are pet owners but it's really hard for us to believe that, when our pets are such members of the family. How can you really own a dog who sleeps with his head on the pillow next to yours? Or the cat who lays on your chest as he kneads the hair laying on either side of your face? Then there's the cat who hangs out on top of the shower while you shampoo each morning and the one who reminds you to wash your hands by jumping up on the sink when he hears a toilet flush. Do you really own the cat who loves to be petted and brushed but hates all the attention, or the one who just wants to curl up in your lap? Even the bird reminds you who is in charge by singing at all times of the day OR night!



I know I drive my mom crazy with how we've spoiled our pets and let them have the run of the house. I used to agree with her, I would have thought someone like me was bonkers...but our pets have become part of our family. We got our first 2 kittens when we got married, which was also the time we started trying to get pregnant ourselves. Through infertility, adoption paperwork, and the waiting and waiting and more waiting, our pets have been the ones we nurtured and cared for.



Now that we have our own little baby girl, the pets are too much a part of our family to go back to "just animals". We are still nurturing our pets as we nurture our daughter. Although the cats are very indifferent to her now, one day that may change as she becomes the lap they want to curl up on. Wrangler (the dog) can be very jealous at times but it does seem that he cares about Sophie and she is certainly fascinated with him. When our adopted child finally comes home from China, it will seem only fitting that our family began with a marriage and the adoption of two little kittens.

Maw Susan's Surgery

Mom April's mom (Maw Susan) had to have surgery on her wrist yesterday. It went well and hopefully will mean that she won't be in pain anymore. Sophie was a little upset because she wanted Maw Susan to pick her up and she couldn't but the doctor said after a couple of days she can do whatever she feels okay doing. It was funny watching her get ready for a shower though. She can't get the stitches wet for 2 weeks so she put a yellow rubber glove over her hand. Not sure how she actually washed with that on, though. We are all praying for a speedy recovery and full use of the hand, pain-free.